By AP
LANSING, MI –
The Michigan Legislature has approved a budget plan that would cut state aid to universities by about 2.8% in the upcoming fiscal year.
The measure was approved by a 31-6 vote Tuesday in the Republican-led Senate and a 61-43 vote in the Democratic-led House.
Universities would not be required to file reports with the state related to embryonic stem cell research.
The Legislature is trying to erase a projected $484 million budget deficit before the new fiscal year begins Friday.
Much of the spending plan is already in place. But lawmakers still have to finish budgets including those for transportation, human services and a few other departments.